Procurement Leaders

JULY 29, 2024

Last month, I spoke about how important it is for companies to collaborate with one another – and, of course, with their suppliers – if they are to make meaningful progress on reducing their Scope 3 footprint. As members of Procurement Leaders’ Risk and Sustainability Strategy Cohort gathered last week to discuss this topic in more depth, a sustainable procurement executive at one chemicals company illustrated both the scale of the challenge – and the potential power of thinking collaborativel

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 1, 2024

Fourteen member countries met for the first time under an agreement to boost supply chain resiliency.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Better communication is needed about the flow of drugs, from the manufacturer, through the distribution network to the hospital and, at the end, how those medications are being prescribed.

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Art of Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

When you read news that a company is thinking about spinning off a division, it is usually because that division. The post Will FedEx Freight hit the open road? appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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The Network Effect

JULY 31, 2024

The post 3 Foundations for an Effective Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 31, 2024

The rivals' pricing battle has kept delivery rates lower and benefited shippers, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

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Spend Matters

JULY 29, 2024

Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Airbase’s procure-to-pay (P2P) solution. It also examines customer reviews and the elements to consider when looking at Airbase as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of Airbase’s P2P solution as well as the roadmap/vision for the solution.

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Procurement Freelancers

JULY 31, 2024

When businesses want to purchase goods or services, they often use bids and tenders to… The post The Ultimate Guide to Bids and Tenders for Business Success first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 1, 2024

The companies are rolling out nationwide pickup and delivery in as little as 30 minutes for the grocer’s banners and offering same-day delivery for Haggen Food & Pharmacy in Washington.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2024

There’s a slow-speed race going on to determine which “green” alternative marine fuel will prevail in the years ahead — and it’s far from clear who the winner will be.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 30, 2024

Financial stability and access to quick capital are pivotal for businesses and consumers. In the intricate web of modern commerce, every component has a role in the smooth flow of goods from manufacturers to consumers. But have you ever considered how financial products like car title loans influence retail supply chains? This blog post will explore this unexpected connection and unravel how car title loans can impact the retail sector.

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Procurement Freelancers

JULY 31, 2024

Navigating complex markets can be difficult for organizations in the fast-paced business environments of today.… The post Best Practices in Strategic Purchasing for Complex Markets first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 29, 2024

The startup struggled amid more aggressive pricing from top carriers, former employees said on LinkedIn.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2024

Drug cartels typically rely on Chinese suppliers to smuggle precursor chemicals in shipments to ports they control up and down Mexico's coast.

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Spend Matters

JULY 29, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Airbase and its solution for AP automation, corporate card and expense reimbursement solutions. Since we last covered Airbase in 2021, the vendor has grown immensely, including the release of a guided procurement solution last year. Airbase is an all-in-one spend management platform that primarily targets the US mid-market with its solutions for AP automation, expense management, corporate cards and guided procurement.

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Art of Procurement

AUGUST 2, 2024

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – August 2nd, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 30, 2024

The automaker expects disruptions to continue for several weeks, possibly leading to a manufacturing shutdown for certain vehicle series.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 1, 2024

While the technology continues to push live-tracking devices forward, businesses need to evaluate the pros and cons of what’s available today,

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Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Procurement Freelancers

JULY 27, 2024

Today’s companies face a significant challenge when searching for suppliers. They often overlook many excellent… The post Drive Procurement Success by Building Inclusive Supplier Networks first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 30, 2024

Here is an excerpt from a terrific LinkedIn post by David Shillingford. NOTE: My comment follows the excerpt. The trend towards ‘regionalized’ supply chains is reflected in the description here by AstraZeneca ‘s CEO Pascal Soriot of a ‘two supply chain’ strategy; one for the ‘east’ and one for the ‘west’ Almost every company is grappling with the implications of the escalating US-China trade war yet it is a different calculus when China is a

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 31, 2024

While paid time off mentions in job ads have risen in recent years, workers still aren't taking enough time off.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 1, 2024

The logistics sector is pursuing ESG projects, including reduced emissions and more sustainable packaging. But it doesn’t yet have a great reputation for the way it treats its employees.

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For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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The Good Spending

JULY 30, 2024

In Lean methodology, value is a core concept that revolves around providing what the customer truly needs and is willing to pay for. That leads us to another exciting notion - Willingness to Pay. Willingness to Pay Willingness to pay (WTP) refers to the maximum amount a customer is willing to spend on a product or service. It represents the perceived value of the offering from the customer's perspective.

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Arkestro

AUGUST 2, 2024

Webinars / Automotive Masterclass: Discussing the Intricacies of Automotive Procurement Automotive Masterclass: Discussing the Intricacies of Automotive Procurement Insights from automotive industry experts. Summary: In this Masterclass, automotive expert, Drew Sheffield and Arkestro’s Mike Betts discuss the intricacies of automotive procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 30, 2024

The technology can guide workers in developing machine learning operations strategies.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Formalizing weekly and daily execution processes helps to align short-term corporate activities with the goals articulated by corporate strategists.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 2, 2024

What is your view of Most Procure-Tech Case Studies as a decision-making tool?

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CPO Rising

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Ardent Partners analyst team recently attended the 2024 Ivalua NOW: Procurement Re-Imaged conference in Miami. This event came on the heels of the company’s slightly larger EMEA conference held… The post Ivalua NOW Dispatch #4: Strategic Roadmap (Platform & AI) appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 1, 2024

The federal agency expects to make a determination later this month.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 29, 2024

The manufacturing industry is at a critical juncture, as it struggles to cope with a crippling labor shortage and skills gap.

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